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'''A Live CD''' allows you to test-drive the usually latest stable version of KDE SC without the need to install Linux or to change your existing Linux installation. These distributions boot and run completely from the CD and don't modify your hard disks.  They can therefore be tried on a Windows computer without risk.  All listed CDs are freely available for download.
'''A Live CD''' allows you to test-drive the usually latest stable version of KDE SC without the need to install Linux or to change your existing Linux installation. These distributions boot and run completely from the CD and don't modify your hard disks.  They can therefore be tried on a Windows computer without risk.  All listed CDs are freely available for download.


== Mandriva One == <!--T:2-->
== KDE Neon == <!--T:89-->


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The One edition of Mandriva Linux is a Live CD
KDE Neon is a KDE project that provides the latest versions of KDE software on top of the latest LTS version of Ubuntu. There are two versions of KDE Neon: the User Edition that comes with the latest released versions of KDE software, and the Developer Edition based on pre-release versions. With the Developer edition you have the choice between using the stable or the unstable branch.


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[http://www.mandriva.com/en/linux/which/ Mandriva One]
[https://neon.kde.org Homepage]


== Kubuntu LiveCD == <!--T:5-->
== Kubuntu == <!--T:5-->


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A live CD version of Kubuntu Linux, Ubuntu&#039;s KDE Plasma Desktop option.
A live CD version of Kubuntu. Kubuntu is a community distribution based on Ubuntu. There is even a own section dedicated for Kubuntu [[Special:myLanguage/Kubuntu|here]] on Userbase.


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[http://www.kubuntu.org Homepage]
[http://www.kubuntu.org Homepage]
== openSUSE == <!--T:17-->
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openSUSE no longer offers a live cd of its regular distribution. However, there are live cd's based on the regular distributions but giving you the very latest development versions of KDE software:
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openSUSE Argon is based on openSuse Leap (the stable distribution) while openSuse Krypton is based on openSUSE Tumbleweed (the rolling distribution).
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[http://download.opensuse.org/repositories/KDE:/Medias/images/iso/ Download]


== Fedora == <!--T:7-->
== Fedora == <!--T:7-->
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[http://spins.fedoraproject.org/kde/#downloads Fedora download page]
[http://spins.fedoraproject.org/kde/#downloads Fedora download page]


==Mepis== <!--T:9-->
== Fedora Kinoite == <!--T:96-->
 
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Fedora Kinoite is an immutable desktop operating system aimed at good support for container-focused workflows.
 
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[https://kinoite.fedoraproject.org/ Homepage]
 
== Mageia == <!--T:44-->
 
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Mageia is a community based distribution. It is a fork of Mandriva.
 
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[http://www.mageia.org Homepage]
 
== Netrunner == <!--T:41-->
 
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Netrunner is based on Kubuntu with it main focus on KDE, and aims to be complete operating system for both beginners and experts.
 
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[http://www.netrunner-os.com/ Homepage]
 
== KaOS == <!--T:80-->


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Based on Debian, Kudzu by Red Hat. The disk also offers installation to hard drive.
KaOS is a "rolling release" distribution focused on KDE.


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[http://www.mepis.org/ Homepage]
[http://kaosx.us/ Homepage]


== PCLinuxOS == <!--T:13-->
== PCLinuxOS == <!--T:13-->
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[http://www.pclinuxos.com/ Homepage]
[http://www.pclinuxos.com/ Homepage]


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== SuperX == <!--T:72-->
- see www.slax.org/forum.php?action=view&parentID=79148
== Slax - Live CD == <!--T:15-->


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Based on Slackware. 8cm CD-R. With modular structure and pseudo read-write CD filesystem.
An Indian project, SuperX is based on Ubuntu. From the project site: SuperX uses a tweaked version of KDE and is aimed towards beginners, casual users and business looking for a well supported user-friendly Linux OS.


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[http://www.slax.org/ Homepage]
[http://superxos.com/ Homepage]
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== OpenSUSE Live-CD == <!--T:17-->
== ROSA == <!--T:47-->


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It allows to try OpenSUSE with KDE SC and install it to hard drive.
ROSA, a Russian company, offers their enterprise solution '''ROSA Marathon 2012''' for download. The new '''ROSA Desktop.Fresh''' edition is aimed at regular desktop users.


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[http://software.opensuse.org/ Download]
[https://www.rosalinux.ru/ Homepage]


== Aptosid - successor to Sidux == <!--T:19-->
== Pisi Linux == <!--T:78-->


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Aptosid is an operating system based on the Linux kernel, Debian's branch (called "Sid") and many free and open source applications.
Pisi Linux is Turkish project building on the original Pardus project. Pisi Linux is a community project.


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[http://www.aptosid.com/ Homepage]
[http://www.pisilinux.org/en/ Homepage]


== Pardus Live == <!--T:32-->
== OpenMandriva Lx == <!--T:60-->


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Pardus is a KDE based Linux distro which offers one of the best KDE integration. You can tryout Pardus Live without installation.
OpenMandriva Lx aims to be easy to get started with but also cater to the advanced user. OpenMandriva is a community project.


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[http://www.pardus.org.tr/en/ Homepage]
[https://openmandriva.org/ Homepage]


== Linux Mint == <!--T:35-->
== Porteus == <!--T:69-->


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Linux Mint is based on Ubuntu and Debian and is aimed at beginners. There are versions of Linux Mint for several desktop environments. Be sure to get the KDE version of the Linux Mint Live CD.
Designed to run from a USB flash drive, Porteus is small and fast. Porteus is a community project based on Slackware.


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[http://www.linuxmint.com/ Homepage]
[http://www.porteus.org/ Homepage]


== Chakra == <!--T:39-->
== Neptune == <!--T:83-->


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The Chakra Project is a promising newcommer. Originally based on Arch Linux, Chakra is focused solely on KDE workspaces. It is possible to install third party applications, as well.
Another KDE-only distribution based on Debian.


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[http://chakra.sourceforge.net/index.html Homepage]
[http://neptuneos.com/en/ Homepage]


== Mageia == <!--T:44-->
==MX Linux== <!--T:93-->
 
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Mageia is a community based distribution. It is a fork of Mandriva.


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[http://www.mageia.org Homepage]
Starting with release 19.2, which was released on August 15, 2020 ''MX Linux'' is also available with KDE Plasma. ''MX Linux'' is a cooperative venture between the antiX and former MEPIS communities using best tools and talents from each distro. It is a midweight OS designed to combine an elegant and efficient desktop with simple configuration, high stability, solid performance and medium-sized footprint. On ''MX Linux'' '''systemd''' is not used by default. However it can be enabled, if you prefer to use it.<ref>For details check the following entry on [https://mxlinux.org/wiki/system/systemd/ ''MX Linux wiki'']</ref>


== Netrunner == <!--T:41-->
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[https://mxlinux.org Homepage]


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== Nitrux == <!--T:99-->
Netrunner is based on Kubuntu with it main focus on KDE, and aims to be complete operating system for both beginners and experts.


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[http://www.netrunner-os.com/ Homepage]
Based on Debian, Nitrux offers an up-to-date Plasma desktop, showcases the Maui apps, and emphasizes AppImages to manage end-user software. Nitrux is also available in a version based on the Linux Libre kernel.


== ROSA == <!--T:47-->
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[https://nxos.org/english/nx/ Homepage]


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ROSA, a Russian company, offers their enterprise solution '''ROSA Marathon 2012''' for download. A desktop version is planned for November 2012.


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[http://www.rosalab.com/ Homepage]
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Latest revision as of 16:58, 26 September 2022

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A Live CD allows you to test-drive the usually latest stable version of KDE SC without the need to install Linux or to change your existing Linux installation. These distributions boot and run completely from the CD and don't modify your hard disks. They can therefore be tried on a Windows computer without risk. All listed CDs are freely available for download.

KDE Neon

KDE Neon is a KDE project that provides the latest versions of KDE software on top of the latest LTS version of Ubuntu. There are two versions of KDE Neon: the User Edition that comes with the latest released versions of KDE software, and the Developer Edition based on pre-release versions. With the Developer edition you have the choice between using the stable or the unstable branch.

Homepage

Kubuntu

A live CD version of Kubuntu. Kubuntu is a community distribution based on Ubuntu. There is even a own section dedicated for Kubuntu here on Userbase.

Homepage

openSUSE

openSUSE no longer offers a live cd of its regular distribution. However, there are live cd's based on the regular distributions but giving you the very latest development versions of KDE software:

openSUSE Argon is based on openSuse Leap (the stable distribution) while openSuse Krypton is based on openSUSE Tumbleweed (the rolling distribution).

Download

Fedora

A fast paced distro targeting users who want the latest and greatest available in the world of FOSS. Fedora KDE usually has the latest stable version of KDE in the repositories, and beta versions are usually shipped via supported extra repositories.

Fedora download page

Fedora Kinoite

Fedora Kinoite is an immutable desktop operating system aimed at good support for container-focused workflows.

Homepage

Mageia

Mageia is a community based distribution. It is a fork of Mandriva.

Homepage

Netrunner

Netrunner is based on Kubuntu with it main focus on KDE, and aims to be complete operating system for both beginners and experts.

Homepage

KaOS

KaOS is a "rolling release" distribution focused on KDE.

Homepage

PCLinuxOS

Based on Mandrake (now known as Mandriva).

Homepage

SuperX

An Indian project, SuperX is based on Ubuntu. From the project site: SuperX uses a tweaked version of KDE and is aimed towards beginners, casual users and business looking for a well supported user-friendly Linux OS.

Homepage

ROSA

ROSA, a Russian company, offers their enterprise solution ROSA Marathon 2012 for download. The new ROSA Desktop.Fresh edition is aimed at regular desktop users.

Homepage

Pisi Linux

Pisi Linux is Turkish project building on the original Pardus project. Pisi Linux is a community project.

Homepage

OpenMandriva Lx

OpenMandriva Lx aims to be easy to get started with but also cater to the advanced user. OpenMandriva is a community project.

Homepage

Porteus

Designed to run from a USB flash drive, Porteus is small and fast. Porteus is a community project based on Slackware.

Homepage

Neptune

Another KDE-only distribution based on Debian.

Homepage

MX Linux

Starting with release 19.2, which was released on August 15, 2020 MX Linux is also available with KDE Plasma. MX Linux is a cooperative venture between the antiX and former MEPIS communities using best tools and talents from each distro. It is a midweight OS designed to combine an elegant and efficient desktop with simple configuration, high stability, solid performance and medium-sized footprint. On MX Linux systemd is not used by default. However it can be enabled, if you prefer to use it.[1]

Homepage

Nitrux

Based on Debian, Nitrux offers an up-to-date Plasma desktop, showcases the Maui apps, and emphasizes AppImages to manage end-user software. Nitrux is also available in a version based on the Linux Libre kernel.

Homepage


New Live CDs and DVDs are becoming available all the time. If you've heard of a distro and think you'd like to try it, do an Internet search for it. You may well find that a Live CD is available.

  1. ↑ For details check the following entry on MX Linux wiki
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